Strategic planning is often a dreaded task for small businesses, but it doesn't have to be. By following some very specific and easy-to-implement steps, organizations of any size can develop strategic ...

I remember when I first started my leadership development business 30 years ago, strategic planning was considered a top-down effort. I worked with leaders to help them create strategic plans that ...

A preoccupation with immediate issues can result in a small businesses losing sight of the importance of planning for long-term business goals and objectives. The first step in management refers to a ...

Entrepreneurs tend to focus the bulk of their energy on developing and tracking a business plan. This is essential to success for any startup. But when you focus on long term goals for the business, ...

High angle view of happy businessman writing a business plan on whiteboard during a presentation in the office. Furthermore, 73% of these HR leaders believe that their managers and leaders are not ...

Creating a community development corporation is a powerful way to drive positive change in your neighborhood. Whether you’re passionate about affordable housing, local business development or ...

GRAND FORKS – After a community feedback meeting Thursday at Grand Forks City Hall, the city is another step closer to adopting a new consolidated strategic plan. The consolidated strategic plan is a ...